Airbnb Regulations in Bastia (2026)

Last verified: July 9, 2026

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AirConcierge Editorial Team. General information only, not legal or tax advice. Local rules and your individual circumstances prevail.

120

days max/year

Yes

Registration

Yes

Change of use

Bastia has required mandatory registration via cab.declaloc.fr (registration number) since October 2023. Change of use required from the first night for secondary residences, with mandatory compensation in the reinforced perimeter. November 13, 2025 deliberation: compensation extended to owners holding the property for less than 5 years (1st secondary residence). Authorization valid 3 years. Fine up to EUR 100,000 per irregular property.

Registration requirements

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City hall registration — French law provides for prior registration of tourist rentals. Confirm the applicable online service and required documents with the municipality.
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Registration number — The registration number must appear on all your listings (Airbnb, Booking, etc.). Platforms are required to verify it.
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Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) — For properties requiring a change-of-use permit (secondary residences), a minimum class E DPE is mandatory since 21/11/2024 (loi Le Meur Art. 3). For primary residences, no DPE is required at registration. The F/G ban from 2028 applies to long-term residential leases, not to short-term tourist rentals.

Primary vs secondary residence

Primary

120 d/yr

Primary residences may be rented short-term up to 120 days per year without a change of use authorization. Mandatory prior declaration via cab.declaloc.fr since October 1, 2023. The registration number must appear on all listings. Fine for missing registration: up to EUR 5,000. Fine for exceeding 120 nights: up to EUR 10,000.

Secondary

Change of use: required · Compensation: yes

Any secondary residence rented for tourist purposes in Bastia requires a change of use from the first night (article L631-7 of the Construction Code). Authorization is granted by the municipality, valid for 3 years since the July 23, 2024 deliberation (previously 1 year). In the reinforced perimeter, compensation is mandatory: the owner must convert a non-residential space into housing of equivalent surface and quality in the same sector. Since the November 13, 2025 deliberation, compensation applies from the 1st secondary residence for natural persons who have owned the property for less than 5 years (and from the 2nd secondary residence for other natural persons, from the 1st property for legal entities). Fine: up to EUR 100,000 per irregular property + EUR 1,000 per day per m².

Taxation

Tourist tax: 1-5%

Micro-BIC: 50% (classés) / 30% (non classés)

Furnished rental income is declared under micro-BIC regime or actual expenses. Since loi Le Meur (n°2024-1039): 50% allowance for classified tourist furnished rentals, 30% for non-classified (EUR 15,000 cap). Tourist tax is collected automatically by platforms.

Compliance checklist

1
Check your property status
Determine if it is your primary residence (8+ months/year) or secondary. Rules differ considerably.
2
Register with city hall
Complete your registration and obtain your 13-digit registration number at your city hall. The national host portal (API Meublés, DGE) is expected in the 2nd half of 2026 - until it opens, registration is done directly with your local city hall.
3
Display number on your listings
Add your registration number on all platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, etc.).
4
Obtain energy certificate
If your property is a secondary residence subject to change-of-use, obtain a DPE: minimum class E is required by loi Le Meur Art. 3. For a primary residence, a DPE is not required at registration.
5
Declare your income
Declare your rental income under BIC (micro-BIC or actual). Tourist tax is collected by platforms.

Fines

Offense	Fine	Details
Failure to register	5 000 EUR	Fine for the host who does not register their tourist accommodation with city hall.
Exceeding 120 days	10 000 EUR	Fine for exceeding the primary residence rental day cap.
False primary residence declaration	20 000 EUR	Fine for falsely declaring primary residence status.
Unauthorized change of use	50 000 EUR	Fine for renting a secondary residence without change-of-use authorization (where required).
Platform not displaying registration number	12 500 EUR par annonce	Fine for the platform publishing a listing without a valid registration number.

Official sources

Last verified: July 9, 2026. Check official sources for the most recent information.

FAQ

How many days can I rent my primary residence in Bastia?

120 days per year maximum for primary residences, without a change of use authorization. Mandatory prior declaration via cab.declaloc.fr (registration number to display on listings). Fine for exceeding the limit: up to EUR 10,000.

Can I rent my secondary residence on Airbnb in Bastia?

Yes, but a change of use is required from the first night (article L631-7 Construction Code). Authorization is valid for 3 years (since July 2024). In the reinforced perimeter, compensation is also required: converting a non-residential space into housing of equivalent surface in the same sector. The November 13, 2025 deliberation extended this obligation to owners who have held the property for less than 5 years for their 1st secondary residence.

How do I register to rent a tourist rental in Bastia?

Since October 1, 2023, all declarations are made on cab.declaloc.fr (the official CA Bastia platform). You will need the fiscal local number (12 characters on the housing tax notice). A registration number will be assigned and must appear on all listings. Contact: meuble-tourisme@bastia.corsica - 04 95 55 95 01.

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